2013 Charles Hastings Lecture on Public Health

Race and Health: A Healthy Future for All

Race is emerging as an important public health issue. There is a growing body of international research on the health impacts of racism and the unequal distribution of the social determinants of health by race. Given Toronto's great diversity, understanding and tackling this issue will enable all residents to have the best chance for good health.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. David R. Willams

David R. Williams is the Florence Sprague Norman and Laura Smart Norman Professor of Public Health at the Harvard School of Public Health, and Professor of African and African American Studies and of Sociology at Harvard University. He is an internationally recognized authority on social influences on health. His research has enhanced our understanding of the complex ways in which socioeconomic status, race, stress, racism and religious involvement affect physical and mental health.

Respondents:

• Uzma Shakir, Director of Diversity and Human Rights, City of Toronto.
• Naki Osutei, Director of Human Resources, Diversity and Inclusion, Toronto 2015 Pan/ Parapan American Games.